Course Schedule and Catalog

Long Title: RESEARCH FOR UNDERGRADUATES

Department: Chemistry

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Research

Credit Hours: 1 TO 5

Description: Independent chemical research at Rice or in other Texas Medical Center groups. To earn credit for research, students spend at least 42 hours doing research per hour of credit over the course of the term, submit a proposal abstract, weekly reports, and a final research paper. Students are strongly advised to secure research advisors and register for the class well in advance of the start of classes. Most students take three hours of credit, but students who have successfully completed at least one semester may sign up for more or fewer hours when appropriate. Students may not receive financial compensation for research during the summer if they are enrolled in the summer offering of CHEM 491. Students may enroll in summer CHEM 491 for up to 3 credit hours (full term in the summer). Instructor Permission Required. Repeatable for Credit.